Lotta pucks: Senators defenseman Jason Smith retires after 1,008 NHL gamesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Ottawa D Smith retires; played over 1,000 gamesOTTAWA — Ottawa Senators defenseman Jason Smith retired on Wednesday after playing in more than a thousand NHL games. The 35-year-old Smith scored only 41 goals during his career, but made his presence felt in other ways.
Detroit defenseman Brian Rafalski makes series debut in Game 6May 13th, 2009 Rafalski returns to Red Wings lineupANAHEIM, Calif. — Defenseman Brian Rafalski returned to the Detroit Red Wings as they looked to eliminate the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Western Conference semifinal to be decided Thursday after Ducks win 2-1May 13th, 2009 Ducks beat Red Wings 2-1, force Game 7ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks made sure there would be no road clincher by the Detroit Red Wings.
Penguins' Gonchar practices, may play in Game 7 vs. CapitalsMay 12th, 2009 Penguins' Gonchar practices, may play in Game 7CANONSBURG, Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar has practiced for the first time since injuring his right knee during a collision with Alex Ovechkin and hopes to play in Wednesday's Game 7 against Washington.
D Sami Salo gets back into Canucks lineup for Game 5 against BlackhawksMay 10th, 2009 D Salo back in Canucks lineup for Game 5 vs. HawksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canucks defenseman Sami Salo has returned to the Vancouver lineup after missing most of the previous three games because of an undisclosed lower-body injury.
Penguins injured D Sergei Gonchar out for Game 5; Ovechkin not punished for knee-to-knee hitMay 10th, 2009 Gonchar out for Game 5; Ovechkin not punishedWASHINGTON — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar, who endured a knee-to-knee hit from Alex Ovechkin the night before, was scratched from Saturday's Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. Gonchar was injured in the first period of Pittsburgh's 5-3 win on Friday.
Red Wings' Kopecky to miss Game 5 against Anaheim due to injuries suffered in Game 4 fightMay 9th, 2009 Red Wings' Kopecky to miss Game 5 against DucksROMULUS, Mich. — Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says forward Tomas Kopecky (TAHM'-uhz koh-PEHT'-skee) is out for Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks.
With Gonchar ailing, Penguins recall up rookie defenseman Goligoski before Game 5 vs CapitalsMay 9th, 2009 With Gonchar hurt, Pens recall rookie for Game 5WASHINGTON — With Sergei Gonchar recovering from a knee-to-knee blow from Alex Ovechkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins called up rookie defenseman Alex Goligoski before Saturday night's Game 5 against the Washington Capitals. Coach Dan Bylsma said Gonchar's injury was not as severe as initially thought, but the coach declined to say whether the veteran defenseman will play again in the postseason.
Red Wings' Kopecky might need surgery after Game 4 fight with Ducks' BeaucheminMay 9th, 2009 Red Wings' Kopecky might need surgery after fightDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says forward Tomas Kopecky (TAHM'-uhz koh-PEHT'-skee) might need surgery after fighting in the Western Conference semifinals. Holland said on Saturday that initial indications on Kopecky's condition were "not good" and "it appears he'll need surgery" but the team is waiting for a final report.
Red Wings 'D' takes a hit, loses Rafalski with an upper-body injury for Game 1 against DucksMay 2nd, 2009 Red Wings' Rafalski misses Game 1 against DucksDETROIT — The Red Wings were without standout defenseman Brian Rafalski for Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He was replaced in the lineup by 47-year-old Chris Chelios.
Red Wings 'D' will be without Rafalski because of an upper-body injury in Game 2 vs. DucksMay 2nd, 2009 Red Wings' Rafalski out for Game 2 against DucksDETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says Brian Rafalski will not play in Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks. Babcock ruled Rafalski out with an upper-body injury on Saturday a day after he missed Detroit's 3-2 win.
Norris Trophy winners this decade _ Lidstrom, Niedermayer & Pronger _ in Wings-Ducks seriesApril 30th, 2009 NHL's top defenseman will be on ice in the 'D'DETROIT — The best on the blue line this decade will be on display in the Detroit Red Wings-Anaheim Ducks series. Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom has won the past three Norris Trophies, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman.
Flames coach Mike Keenan says Dion Phaneuf 'not available' for Game 6April 27th, 2009 Flames' Phaneuf will not play in Game 6CALGARY, Alberta — Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf will not play against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night after taking a hard hit during their game over the weekend. The Norris Trophy nominee was hit by Chicago's Troy Bouwer with about 8 minutes left in Saturday's Game 5, which the Blackhawks won 5-1 to take a 3-2 series lead.
New York Rangers agitator Sean Avery scratched for Game 5 against Washington CapitalsApril 25th, 2009 Rangers' Avery scratched for Game 5 vs. CapitalsWASHINGTON — Sean Avery is being benched for Game 5 of the New York Rangers' first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals.
Bruins' Zdeno Chara, Caps' Mike Green, Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom are finalists for Norris TrophyApril 23rd, 2009 Chara, Green, Lidstrom finalists for Norris TrophyNEW YORK — Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins, Mike Green of the Washington Capitals and Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings are finalists for the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman. The league announced the finalists Thursday.
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